August 2015
Dear Courage House Supporter:
Courage. It’s around us every day. On the football field. In the classroom. It’s in the eyes of a child who has to look far off into their future to see his dreams. It’s in the heart of a woman who is doing everything she possibly can to make ends meet for her family. Please join us as we celebrate every day heroes and help fulfill the dreams of the littlest heroes in our community.
The Detroit Lions Courage House is proud to celebrate its 22nd Annual Courage House Dinner supporting HAVEN in its mission to end the terrible cycle of domestic and sexual violence. This year’s event, which will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Ford Field, promises to be another inspiring evening. Like last year’s event which featured the Detroit Lions’ head coach, Jim Caldwell as well as Ed Block Courage Award Winner, Calvin Johnson and Ricky Sandoval Award recipient, Dean Kleinschmidt, we will honor members of the Detroit Lions organization who have displayed exemplary leadership and courage both on and off the field. The event also offers an opportunity for guests to mingle with many current and former Lions players.
This year’s event will feature ESPN’s Adam Schefter who has covered the NFL since 1990 and is regarded as one of the top reporters in the industry. His list of credentials are impressive, including being named , 2014 Media Person of the Year by Sports Illustrated’s NFL site, The MMQB, for breaking multiple significant stories during the NFL’s free-agent period and offseason and “the most influential New Yorker on Twitter,” according to data from social media company PeerIndex with nearly four million followers. Schefter joined ESPN as an NFL Insider in August 2009 and appears on several programs, including NFL Insiders, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown and SportsCenter.
Enclosed is information regarding Courage House, including available sponsorship opportunities. All levels of sponsorship are available and we hope that you will secure your involvement by selecting one today. To do so, please complete and return the enclosed reservation form or contact Sheela Manyam at 313-448-1035 or via email at [email protected].
On behalf of the thousands of women and children who have known abuse, thank you in advance for your support and compassion.
Sincerely, Ken D. Danny J. Ken Dallafior Dan Jaroshewich
Co-Chairmen and Founders Detroit Lions Courage House DETROIT LIONS COURAGE HOUSE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
HALL OF FAME SPONSOR • $15,000 This gift will provide 10 children fleeing violent homes with shelter programming, including help with homework, structured play, healing groups and parent/child activities during an average stay of 30 days. • Two (2) dinner tables of 10, including a celebrity and their guest at each table (optional) • Admission to Private Celebrity Reception with open bar • Eight (8) lower bowl tickets to attend a Detroit Lions Home Game • Photograph taken with guest speaker • Specially designed Commemorative Plaque • Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner Game Ball • Prominently displayed banner and signage at event • Primary recognition in all event advertising and program publications
MVP SPONSOR • $10,000 This gift will support education for 280 girls that empowers them to focus on their strengths and encourages assertive behaviors. • Two (2) dinner tables of 10, including a celebrity and their guest at each table (optional) • Admission to Private Celebrity Reception with open bar • Photograph taken with guest speaker • Specially designed Commemorative Plaque • Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner Game Ball • Prominently displayed banner and signage at event • Prominent recognition in all event advertising and program publications
ALL-PRO TEAM SPONSOR • $5,000 This gift will help educate 1660 students in grades k thru 6 about “Good Touch Bad Touch” and finding someone safe to tell about sexual abuse. • One (1) dinner table of 10, including a celebrity and their guest at each table (optional) • Admission to Private Celebrity Reception with open bar • Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner Game Ball • Signage at the event • Recognition in all event advertising and program publications
FIRST TEAM SPONSOR • $2,500 This gift will provide 118 hours of art therapy to 10 children who have experienced domestic violence. • One (1) dinner table of 10 including two drink tickets for each attendee • Detroit Lions Courage House Dinner Game Ball • Signage at the event • Recognition in all event advertising and program publications
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS • $150 each This gift will provide 2 weeks of after school snacks for 15 children staying in our emergency shelter. • Includes dinner and two drink tickets
For questions, please contact Sheela Manyam at 313.448.1035 or [email protected] Detroit Lions Courage House
Yes! I/We will attend. Please find our support below at one of the following levels:
Hall of Fame Sponsor - $15,000 All-Pro Team Sponsor - $5,000 MVP Sponsor - $10,000 First Team Sponsor - $2,500 Individual Ticket - $150
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RSVP by Monday, October 5, 2015 Please send your response to: Sheela Manyam 600 E. Lafayette Blvd, MC 520R Detroit, MI 48226-2998 313.378.5843 (office) [email protected]
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HALL OF FAME SPONSORS receive twenty (20) tickets. MVP SPONSORS receive twenty (20) tickets. ALL-PRO SPONSORS receive ten (10) tickets. FIRST TEAM SPONSORS receive ten (10) tickets.
Please email your guest list to [email protected] by October 6, 2015. For questions, please call 313.448.1035.